Nick Kurtz
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2025-2026)
Nick Kurtz is a first baseman who has played in Major League Baseball since 2025 for the Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 216 career games, he has hit .275 with 212 hits, 57 home runs, and 155 RBI. Nick Kurtz is a Rookie of the Year and a Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 3,208.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
PIV is computed through the 2025 season, so it does not yet include 2026. Every other career total on this page includes 2026 through October 15, 2026.
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2025-04-23
- Awards
- Rookie of the Year · Silver Slugger
- Jersey
- #16
Full name: Nicholas Jeffrey Kurtz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 772 | 152 | 212 | 41 | 3 | 57 | 155 | 9 | 142 | 292 | .275 | .389 | .557 | .946 | 3,208 |
Career AVG .275 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.
Career OBP .389 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +22.9% above league average.
Career SLG .557 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — +38.5% above league average.
Career OPS .946 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — +31.6% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ATH | AL | 117 | 420 | 90 | 122 | 26 | 2 | 36 | 86 | 2 | 63 | 151 | .290 | .245 (+18%) | .315 (+22%) | .403 (+53%) | .718 (+39%) | 3208.4 |
| 2026 | ATH | AL | 99 | 352 | 62 | 90 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 69 | 7 | 79 | 141 | .256 | .243 (+5%) | .318 (+24%) | .400 (+21%) | .718 (+22%) | 0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 216 | 772 | 152 | 212 | 41 | 3 | 57 | 155 | 9 | 142 | 292 | .275 | — | — | — | — | 3,208 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (117 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 59 | 207 | 48 | 60 | 22 | 52 | .290 |
| Away | 58 | 213 | 42 | 62 | 14 | 34 | .291 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-28 | OAK | KCR | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-27 | OAK | KCR | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025-09-26 | OAK | KCR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | OAK | HOU | L | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-24 | OAK | HOU | W | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | OAK | HOU | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-21 | OAK | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-20 | OAK | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-19 | OAK | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-09-18 | OAK | BOS | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 112 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | All-MLB Team - Second Team | 1B |
| 2025 | Player of the Month | July |
| 2025 | Player of the Week | Week of 2025-07-26 |
| 2025 | Player of the Week | Week of 2025-07-19 |
| 2025 | Rookie of the Year | |
| 2025 | Silver Slugger | 1B |
| 2025 | TSN Rookie of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 12th | 29.0 | 420 | 0 |
| 2025 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 210.0 | 210 | 30 |
Nick Kurtz: the record in brief
Active since a debut on April 23, 2025, Nick Kurtz has a record on this page that is still being added to. All of the seasons listed were played for the Athletics. Born on March 12, 2003, in Lancaster, PA, USA, Kurtz is listed as a first baseman and threw and hit left-handed. Kurtz's listed size is 6'5" and 240 pounds. Nick Kurtz was the playing name; the full given name is Nicholas Jeffrey.
Across 216 games at the plate, Kurtz's career line reads 212 hits in 772 at bats for a .275 average; the totals also include 57 home runs and 155 RBI. The on-base percentage is .389 and the slugging percentage .557, for an OPS of .946. Kurtz's .275 average ran 12.3% above the .245 that the league posted over the same seasons. In OPS terms, Kurtz's .946 stands 31.6% above the league's .719. For power, 2025 stands out: 36 home runs with the Athletics. No season topped the 122 hits of 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nick Kurtz
- What years did Nick Kurtz play?
- Nick Kurtz played in Major League Baseball from 2025 to 2026.
- Was Nick Kurtz a pitcher?
- No. Nick Kurtz was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Nick Kurtz hit?
- Nick Kurtz hit 57 career home runs with 212 hits.
- What teams has Nick Kurtz played for?
- Nick Kurtz has played for 2 teams: the Athletics (2025) and the Athletics (2026).
- Has Nick Kurtz won an MVP award?
- No. Nick Kurtz has not won the MVP award through the 2025 season, the latest in the site's award records.
- What awards has Nick Kurtz won?
- Nick Kurtz has won the Rookie of the Year award (2025) and the Silver Slugger award (2025).
- What are Nick Kurtz's career stats?
- In 216 games, Nick Kurtz has 212 hits, 57 home runs, 155 RBI, 152 runs, and 9 stolen bases, with a .275 batting average.
- What position does Nick Kurtz play?
- Nick Kurtz plays primarily as a first baseman, the position where he has appeared in the most games.
- How tall is Nick Kurtz and how much does he weigh?
- Nick Kurtz is listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 240 pounds.
- What number does Nick Kurtz wear?
- Nick Kurtz wears number 16, according to MLB's 2026 roster data.
- How many home runs has Nick Kurtz hit each season?
- Nick Kurtz's home runs by season: 36 in 2025 and 21 in 2026. His most in one season was 36, in 2025.
- What was Nick Kurtz's career batting average?
- Nick Kurtz batted .275 over his career, with 212 hits in 772 at bats.
- How many RBI did Nick Kurtz have?
- Nick Kurtz drove in 155 runs in his career.